Cocktails

Cocktails

Kumiko, an acclaimed Japanese dining bar in Chicago, won Best U.S. Restaurant Bar and World's Best Bar awards at the 19th annual Spirited Awards.

Don Q is now leading a refined rum renaissance, championing bottles meant to be savored-neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water to open up the flavor.

Handshake Speakeasy, ranked number one on The World's 50 Best Bars, will host a four-night takeover at MAD Bar & Lounge in Manhattan, featuring unique cocktails.

The version at Vulture is based on the recipe in Jerry Thomas' 1862 bar guide, featuring Santa Cruz rum, Curaçao, raspberry syrup, and citrus juices.

The Bushwacker, a beloved frozen cocktail, originated at The Ship's Store in St. Thomas, blending vodka, Kahlúa, dark creme de cacao, cream of coconut, milk, ice, and triple sec.

Owner Will Wyatt attributes his Coconut Margarita's popularity to its comfort factor-everyone loves a Margarita. It's just tropical and refreshing.

Selecting the best bourbon for an old fashioned comes down to a balance of flavor and strength, matching the bourbon's flavor profile to the style of cocktail you're making.

Gin cocktails like the Martini and G&T maintain popularity due to their versatility and classic appeal, showcasing a wide range of flavors and styles.

The Zen Margarita is a classic rocks margarita, made with blanco tequila, lime, sugar, and orange liqueur with an extra helping of Cointreau.

One of Ina Garten's favorite dinner party moves is to prepare cocktails in big batches to make hosting easier and ensure every guest can enjoy a drink on arrival.

Trejo's Spirits Tequila Alternative offers a sweet substitute that completely misses the mark on the depth of flavor that typical tequila can provide, lacking the expected fire.

Twisted Tea, brewed like beer, offers a unique flavor profile that is difficult to replicate with simple mixing of whiskey into iced tea.

"It is so cool to be working at Daisies, which has a Michelin Green Star, and is the only restaurant in Chicago to have that. Our bar program uses a lot of kitchen scraps. The citrus we have behind the bar is citrates, like superjuice. We make a point to not have any ingredients that are not local or seasonal. We don't have cranberry, pineapple or coconut. What that means is doing a lot of fermentation, a lot of acid-adjusting, and using alternative acids like vinegars to make up that acidity for a balanced cocktail."

Cayman Jack is launching a Missed Flight Lounge at JFK's TWA Hotel, offering complimentary margaritas and elevated bites for travelers whose flights have been canceled or delayed.

Homia's universal cocktail smoker kit includes a smoke infuser, flexible hose, disk lid, smoking lid, and tall cocktail lid, alongside seven different flavors of wood chips.

The After Hours menu at Oriole features creative late-night dining options including pork katsu sando and chickpea chips with aioli, available from 10pm.

To make a classic Moscow Mule, combine vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime, and optional simple syrup in a copper cup filled with ice.

Koby Altman, president of the Cavaliers, has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, reflecting the team's growth and success in recent years.

Alcohol consumption significantly enhances the perception of physical attractiveness among drinkers, commonly referred to as 'beer goggles.' Despite no change in traditional attractiveness ratings, alcohol increases the likelihood of future interaction with attractive individuals.

The Cardinal Cocktail is a pleasing blend of spirits that celebrates the vibrant essence of flavors, mirroring the beauty of state birds.

Shaking a bottle of Champagne causes the carbon dioxide to create more bubbles, but waiting a few minutes before opening allows those bubbles to dissipate and reduces pressure.

The classic Bloody Mary is bold, briny, and beloved for its savory complexity, especially with a twist using green tomatoes for a tangy freshness.

The Cocktail Chair features a Martini-shaped design, complete from the chair looking like a martini glass to its backrest resembling a row of olives.

The new cocktail bar, called Darling, is located in the old Mary Chung's space, which has seen a complete overhaul, featuring exposed brick walls and a commissioned mural.

"Gin in a tin. Oh! It's Diddly Squat Farm Shop gin... Well, it is at least a gin. Smells ginny, very promising."

The pair were spotted at an Italian restaurant next to East Dulwich train station, having drinks that suggested either a long-term couple or a first date.

Using the Thermacell E-Series Rechargeable Spray felt revolutionary for outdoor gatherings, providing effective mosquito protection without needing to apply strongly scented traditional sprays.

King's Cup is a popular drinking game, but 21, or Cheers to the Governor, offers a simple way to boost group interaction with unique rules.

Trejo's Spirits Tequila Alternative disregards the complexities of tequila in favor of a zero-proof liquor that's overly sweet, ultimately landing it in the last-place spot in rankings.

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength (Batch #4) bourbon, retailing at $99, received 97.01 points at the 16th annual International Whisky Competition, distinguishing it as the best bourbon globally.